DRL Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor · Department of State
At a glance
DRL Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor (Department of State). The application deadline was May 7, 2020. Individual awards are listed as $700K – $950K, with about 1 award expected. Applicant types listed as eligible include others (see notice). Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 19.345 (International Programs to Support Democracy, Human Rights and Labor).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Mar 20, 2020Posted
- May 7, 2020Application deadline
- Posted
- Mar 20, 2020
- Close date
- May 7, 2020
- Award floor
- $700,000
- Award ceiling
- $950,000
- Est. total funding
- Not specified
- Expected awards
- 1
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)
DRL welcomes applications from U.S.-based and foreign-based non-profit organizations/nongovernment organizations (NGO) and public international organizations; private, public, or state institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations or businesses. DRL's preference is to work with non-profit entities; however, there may be some occasions when a for-profit entity is best suited.
A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support strengthening civil society in Sri Lanka.
DRL seeks proposals for programs that promote and enable space for civic engagement in Sri Lanka. Proposals should assess freedoms of association and assembly following the 2019 Presidential and 2020 Parliamentary elections, help strengthen the capacity for civil society to influence and monitor the role of the government, and provide targeted technical assistance to ensure resilient civic engagement in a closing space with government to ensure all voices are represented, including marginalized populations.
Program activities may include but are not limited to:
• Create new or strengthen existing networks of like-minded Sri Lankan CSO’s to improve their communication and coordination after the elections.
• Support Sri Lankan civil society organizations with organizational development, management, legal support, and other forms of capacity building, in addition to technical program support
• Support civil society to engage with elected officials and advocate for issues of key concern at the local and national level.
• Develop public-awareness and advocacy campaigns that can be implemented via multiple media and social platforms.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 19.345
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor
703-516-1684
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “DRL Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “DRL Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $700k – $950k and the agency expects to make about 1 awards.
How do I apply for “DRL Strengthening Civil Society in Sri Lanka”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity SFOP0006665), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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